| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $174.29 | 6.765% | $186.0807 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.33 | 10.235% | $38.946 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.86 | 6.367% | $23.2518 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.66 | 9.207% | $128.493 | $128.49 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.75 | 8.731% | $229.1506 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.76 | 3.331% | $165.0816 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.64 | 3.247% | $88.4207 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.29 | $859.4244 | $859.42 | $859.45 | $859.50 | |